Competition begins May 17th and continues through the 19th with Olympic and National athletes pushing the limits of Kayak and Canoe slalom at the Adventure Sports Center International whitewater course in McHenry, Maryland (Deep Creek Lake).
News
May 17th 2013 Deep Creek Open: USA Canoe/Kayak Senior Team Trials Schedule
2013 USA Canoe/Kayak Senior Team Trials and Deep Creek Open
Provisional Schedule(NOTE: times are approximate – final schedule will be posted prior to competition)
Official Training Times Now Available
Download Official Training Schedule
10:00amCompetition begins – C1M-C1W-K1M-K1W-C2M
Monday May 13 – Wednesday May 15 |
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| 9am-1pm | Practice sessions by assigned groups (details will be posted by 5/12/13) |
| 3pm-5pm | Open practice sessions (unassigned) |
Thursday May 16 |
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| 9am-1pm | Practice sessions by assigned groups Equipment control to be scheduled around morning training |
| 1pm | Course closed |
| 4pm | Demonstration runs |
Friday May 17Day One USA Canoe/Kayak Team Trials – Qualification Runs ICF Ranking Race
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| 9:45am | Foreruns |
| 10:00am | Competition begins – C1M-C1W-K1M-K1W-C2M |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon competition runs | |
| Post-competition demonstration runs for next day’s course | |
Saturday May 18Day Two USA Canoe/Kayak Team Trials – Semifinal/ Final ICF Ranking Race
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| 9:45am | Foreruns |
| 10:00am | Competition begins – C1M-C1W-K1M-K1W-C2M |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon competition runs | |
| Award Ceremony – Deep Creek Open | |
| Post-competition demonstration runs for next day’s course | |
Sunday May 19Day Three USA Canoe/Kayak Team Trials – Informal International Race
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| 9:45am | Foreruns |
| Lunch Break | |
| Afternoon competition runs | |
| Award Ceremony – USA Canoe/Kayak Team Trials | |
Deep Creek 2014 Announces Schedule for the May USA Canoe/Kayak Race Events
2013 USA Canoe/Kayak Whitewater Slalom Team Trials
Adventure Sports Center International in Deep Creek Lake, MD will host the 2013 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Team Trials and Deep Creek Open on May 17-19, 2013.
Athletes from all over the US will be competing along with 3 Olympic Gold Medalists.
The USACK Senior Team Trials is open to USA athletes and will serve as the selection for the 2013 National Slalom Team.
Admission is Free and there will be food, beer, great music in addition to Olympic level whitewater action.
This will be an event you won’t want to miss!
In addition to the racing Deep Creek 2014 announces these other activities:
Media Day
May 17, 11am-2pm
Open invitation to all regional and local media outlets to come and learn about media opportunities for the World Championships.
General presentation by Exec Director Todd Copley followed by VIP lunch at the Island Tent with brief presentation by Joe Jacobi, US gold medalist and current CEO of USA Canoe/Kayak.
Community Open House
May 18, 11-2pm
Opportunity for local businesses, civic organizations and Garrett County general public to learn more about the prep for the Worlds and see the infrastructure improvements necessary to host a World Championship.
Presentation by Executive Director of Deep Creek 2014, Todd Copley
Children’s Adventure Series and Kids Day at The Races
May 19, 11am-2pm
Chance to meet and see Olympic athletes and paddlers.
Get a great overview of the sport of Slalom Canoe and Kayak.
Free admission
Free Hotdogs and drinks
Access to the Island
Pictures with U.S. athletes
Come out to enjoy the fun action!
Deep Creek 2014 adds Joey Simson to staff
Deep Creek 2014, the host organization producing The ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in September 2014, has announced that Joey Simson has joined the organization heading up social media, interactive marketing & web design and support. Joey is a recent graduate from West Virginia University where he obtained a BS in journalism with a focus on marketing. He has worked as a sales representative and social marketer at FRBO in McHenry MD and was also a marketing intern at Wisp Resort. Joey also brings broadcast product experience to Deep Creek 2014 from his experience at WBOY Channel 12 news in Clarksburg, WV.
Joey has been involved in the community as the Deep Creek Winter Sports Team freestyle coach and as a volunteer at Adventure Sports Center International. Joey’s primary objectives will be to build a substantial social media platform, work on ongoing website design, formulate print and promotional media, and build an in-depth community awareness program.
